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Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Students at Texas Tech completed quick acts of kindness like picking up litter and calling loved ones as part of a campus-wide event. The simple checklist approach turned everyday moments into opportunities for connection.
More than 130 Texas students just received life-changing scholarships totaling $387,000 to pursue careers in agriculture and veterinary medicine. The awards range from $1,000 trade scholarships to a $25,000 top prize for an outstanding agricultural scholar.
Nearly 1,000 Texas students designed NASA-style mission patches while their classmates prepared real experiments for launch into orbit. Two Plano ISD winners will represent their district as student science heads to the International Space Station.
A Texas A&M student who worried her transfer status would limit her opportunities just earned the poultry industry's most prestigious national scholarship. Kailey Kulhanek's win proves it's never too late to make your mark.
Rice University students are teaming up with environmental groups to clear tiny plastic pellets from a Texas beach, pushing for stronger protections against microplastic pollution. The Thursday cleanup aims to tackle nurdles, small plastic beads that threaten ocean life and water quality.
Aldine ISD students are heading to national competitions after sweeping district championships in athletics, academics, and esports. Three History Day projects will represent Texas at the University of Maryland alongside 3,000 competitors from around the world.
Wayland Baptist University celebrated over 100 students joining academic honor societies and earning recognition for their achievements. The ceremony highlighted future STEM teachers and students excelling across disciplines from nursing to theology.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
High school students in Lockhart, Texas, designed and built a custom dog house for their school's robot dog, Rocky. Their Innovation Challenge project showed real-world problem solving skills to campus leaders.
Elementary students in Bastrop, Texas created uplifting stickers to celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day. The simple messages like "You are amazing" are spreading positivity throughout their community.
When the July 4, 2025 flood devastated Kerr County, Texas, 123 members of the Texas A&M Bonfire Crew dropped everything to help. Their 10-day volunteer mission became one of the most powerful untold stories of the disaster.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just launched a new scholarship program exclusively for rural Texas students in 4-H and FFA. Starting this year, the Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program will award up to $20,000 to help agricultural students reach college. ##
A Texas nonprofit has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to local students over nearly three decades. This year alone, 95 high school seniors will share $180,000 in educational support.
A Texas college system's AI advisor answers student questions in over 100 languages around the clock, earning national recognition while freeing up human advisors for deeper conversations. The chatbot has achieved 96% accuracy across 70,000 conversations since launching last year.
A Killeen storage company is giving elementary students goodie bags and bicycle raffle entries for earning good grades, improving academically, or showing up to school every day. The program celebrates both top achievers and students making progress.
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
South Texas College volunteers just wrapped their best tax season yet, offering free help to low-income families while earning real-world skills. Student volunteers processed thousands of returns for residents earning under $67,000, saving them hundreds in preparation fees.
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